Radio Frequency Testing

As a typical office and home information technology equipment (ITE), the internal structure of the printer covers precision machinery, optical scanning, laser imaging (laser printer), heating components and wireless communication modules. Due to its complexity, European and American markets have extremely high access requirements for its safety, energy efficiency and environmental performance. This article will sort out the core certification system of printer products exported to Europe and America for you in detail.

1. Core mandatory access requirements for European and American markets

Printers exported to Europe and the United States need to meet different dimensions of legal framework requirements.

1. European market: CE certification and related directives CE certification is the "ID card" to enter the EU market. The printer must comply with the following directives: LVD Safety Directive (to ensure electrical safety), EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (to ensure that the equipment is interference-free and interference-resistant), RoHS Directive (to limit the use of hazardous substances), and ErP Energy Efficiency Directive (for standby power consumption).

2. U.S. market: FCC, UL and energy efficiency requirements FCC certification is a mandatory electromagnetic compatibility requirement for the U.S. market, and printers must comply with FCC Part 15 standards. In terms of safety, although UL certification or ETL certification is legally non-mandatory, mainstream channels and insurance agreements in the United States usually require products to have the * * NRTL (National Recognized Laboratory) * * safety label.

2. Core technical indicators and standards of printer certification

In view of the particularity of printer products, there are several core technical indicators that need to be paid attention to in the testing process.

1. Core safety standards: EN/IEC/UL 62368-1 printers currently fully implement the 62368-1 standard. The test focuses on the safety of internal laser components (such as laser grade classification of laser printers), the temperature rise protection of heating and fixing components, the protection of mechanical moving parts and the reliability of power modules.

2. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) printers will generate high-frequency signals when working and need to pass EN 55032 or FCC Part 15B tests. If the printer is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capable, additional wireless radio frequency detection by RED Directive (Europe) or FCC ID (US) is required.

3. Chemical and environmental testing In addition to RoHS testing of electronic components, printer ink or toner must also comply with REACH regulations. In addition, the WEEE Directive (Europe) for end-of-life electronic equipment is also a recycling responsibility that must be fulfilled.

3. Certification processing process, cost and cycle analysis

Understanding how to handle the certification of printers exported to Europe and America and the related costs is the key for enterprises to formulate export plans.

1. Description of the handling process: First, the laboratory of GTG Guangce Group conducts a technical pre-evaluation of the printer specifications (inkjet, laser, thermal, etc.); Subsequent sample testing, including safety, electromagnetic compatibility, energy efficiency and chemical analysis; After passing the test, issue a test report and assist the enterprise to complete DOC self-declaration or apply for a certificate from the issuing agency.

2. Cost and cycle factors The cost of exporting to Europe and the United States for certification is greatly affected by product functions. For example, printers with wireless functions have more RF test fees than ordinary wired printers; Laser printers involve laser safety level assessment fees. Usually, a complete European and American compliance test cycle is around 4 to 6 weeks.

4. Why choose GTG Guangce Group as a compliance partner

When choosing a certified testing institution, the technical breadth of the laboratory and the ability to understand complex equipment are the core of decision-making.

1. Fourteen years of experience in IT and office equipment testing GTG Guangce Group has been deeply involved in the field of certification testing for 14 years. IT has accumulated rich practical experience in the fields of office equipment such as printers, copiers, projectors, etc., and is deeply familiar with the latest evolution of European and American regulations (such as the update of EU energy efficiency labeling regulations).

2. Standardized operation of international standard laboratory system We operate in strict accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system specifications. As a comprehensive certification and testing group, we have advanced safety, radio frequency and chemical analysis laboratories to ensure the authenticity, fairness and international credibility of every data.

3. Customer first and win-win service concept Adhering to the service concept of "customer first, teamwork, win-win", we not only provide test reports for manufacturers and listed companies, but also commit ourselves to providing compliance suggestions in the product research and development stage, helping enterprises overcome technical problems such as electromagnetic interference or substandard energy efficiency, and ensuring that customers' products sell well all over the world.

If you are planning the export business of printer products, welcome to contact the technical experts of GTG Guangce Group.